Rugged Ridge Gas Tank Skid Plate, 97-06 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) - Manual

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NOTE: Perform installation when gas gauge reads
below 1/4 tank. A lighter gas tank will be easier to
manage. Also, have a partner handy to assist with
the removal and installation of the tank.
WARNING: When working near gasoline, always be cautious not to have any heat or flame generating
device as this could result in combustion and cause injury or death. Always keep a fire extinguisher handy
when working with combustible fluids.
1. Disconnect battery terminals before beginning installation of this product. Disconnect negative terminal
first making sure not to contact the positive terminal with the tool being used.
2. Remove the gas cap from the vehicle to relieve the pressure inside the
tank. Cut zip ties holding axle vent tubes to the filler hose. To gain access to
these tubes, remove the plastic cover from underneath the rear quarter panel.
Remove the fuel filler assembly by first removing the 4 screws holding the
filler neck in position. Next, remove the 4 screws holding the plastic bezel.
Save these screws, they will be used to reinstall filler neck. NOTE: Instead of
removing the complete filler assembly, filler and overflow hoses can be
removed directly from the tank by loosening the clamps securing them.
3. Some TJ models will have a grounding strap attached to the driver’s
side shock mount. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove it. Disconnect the
electrical connector on top of the gas tank by sliding the red clip to the side
and unlocking the connector. Also disconnect the evaporation hose and high
pressure line from the metal tubing at the left front corner of the tank. NOTE:
Have a bucket and some shop rags handy. Fuel may spill out when
disconnecting fuel lines.
4. Position floor jack centered beneath the gas tank to hold it in place.
Remove the 7 nuts holding the gas tank and the OE skid pan to the vehicle.
Save these nuts as they will be used to reinstall the gas tank. Do not remove
the nuts securing the gas tank to the OE skid pan straps untill the gas tank is
on the ground.
Contents:
1. TJ Gas Tank Skid Plate (1)
97-06 TJ GAS TANK SKID PLATE
18003.22